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Whole Smoked BBQ Chicken

Whole Smoked BBQ Chicken

Cheri Renee
Whole Smoked BBQ Chicken is an easy recipe for the smoker, a homemade BBQ rub brings lots of flavor for this whole smoked chicken
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Traeger/Pellet Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (5 to 5 pounds)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsps brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsps 'Cue Glue (link to buy in post above) or yellow mustard
  • Optional: BBQ sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry and place on a tray or baking sheet.
  • Put the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and dry mustard in a bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Separate the skin from the chicken breast slightly and rub some of the BBQ seasoning under the chicken skin and inside the chicken cavity.
  • Brush the 'Cue Glue or yellow mustard on all sides of the chicken. Sprinkle the homemade BBQ seasoning over all sides of the chicken.
  • Preheat the smoker or pellet grill to 250 degrees. Place the chicken directly on the grill grate for 4 to 5 hours or until the internal temperature is above 165 degrees.
  • Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with BBQ sauce if desired.
Keyword BBQ, Chicken, Pellet Grill, Recipe, Smoked, Smoker Recipes, Traeger, Whole Chicken